Lucky Cat Pop-Up Card

We gave this to a co-worker going back to Japan. Because you can sign the card inside, it can be displayed in his house or office later.

Maneki-Neko
Beckoning Cat, Lucky Cat, Welcoming Cat

The Cat beckons with its right paw which is
believed to bring good luck and wealth and surrounded by golden coins called koban. The story behind the Lucky Cat: a wealthy traveler who hid under a tree near a temple during a rainstorm noticed a cat at the temple doorway that seemed to be beckoning him to come over.

The traveler decided to walk over to the cat, and as soon as he left, the tree that he was previously standing under was struck by lightning and fell. To thank the cat for saving him, he became a patron of the temple, and a cat statue was made in his honor when he passed away.

The Lucky Cat is often shown either raising his left paw to entice customers to a business, or a raised right paw which is believed to bring good luck or fortune. Some beckoning cats are even depicted with both paws up to summon as much good luck and fortune as possible! The color of the cat is white to represent Happiness. The ornate bib and bell around the Lucky Cat’s neck represents protection or wealth.

Beautiful art that is executed beautifully in 3-D pop up. Superior variety of designs; good variety of specific occasions as well as blanks. Gold star!

Cute

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